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Learn to answer the question "What did you do today?" with the past tense.

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What did you do today? - the past tense

Hi, everyone! Today I talk about how my trip from Italy to Japan went! Have fun!

Some words to check before listening to this:
・陽性（ようせい）　　　　　　tested positive
・陰性（いんせい）　　　　　　tested negative
・隔離（かくり）　　　　　　　quarantine
・航空券（こうくうけん）　　　airline ticket
・航空会社（こうくうがいしゃ）airline

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Today’s Theme is “うなぎの日（ひ）？《Eel Day?》”.
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☆Words☆
うなぎ：eel

土用（どよう）："土用（どよう）" strictly refers to the 18 days before the first days of spring, summer, fall, and winter (on the lunar calendar). Today, however, "土用（どよう）" generally refers only to the 18 days before the first day of fall.

丑（うし）の日（ひ）：The day called "丑（うし）の日（ひ）", which is translated literally as the day of the Ox, can be seen in the calendar that follows the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac. The twelve signs were introduced to Japan from ancient China. The twelve signs were allocated one by one to the days on the calendar. "丑（うし）の日（ひ）" is the day to which the second sign of the twelve signs is allocated. 

立春（りっしゅん）：the first day of spring
立夏（りっか）：the first day of summer
立秋（りっしゅう）：the first day of fall
立冬（りっとう）：the first day of winter

つまり：in other words

干支（えと）：the twelve zodiac signs in Chinese astrology

梅干（うめぼ）し：pickled plums
ウリ：a gourd

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#42 うなぎの日？ / Eel Day? // N4 Level /Japanese listening

요즘 살이 너무 많이 쪘어.
最近胖了很多。

맞아, 집에서 오랫동안 머무니까 자꾸 먹고 싶어지고 저절로 살이 쪘어.
对，在家里呆的时间长了，总想吃，所以自然而然地长胖了。

그럼 오늘부터 우리 홈트레이닝 하자.
那从今天开始我们在家里运动吧。

좋아. 일단 스쿼트랑 아령부터 시작할까?
好。先从深蹲和哑铃开始吧？

머물다 呆
总 자꾸, 계속
저절로, 자연히 自然而然
홈트레이닝 在家里运动
스쿼트 深蹲
아령 哑铃

[YOON] 1분 한국어

요즘 살이 너무 많이 쪘어. 最近胖了很多。

Enjoy the fourteenth episode of Culture To Grow, which allows you to travel the world from the comfort of your home, your car, or if you are still half asleep in your bed.

In this episode, you will hear from guests diving into the delightful realm of breakfasts hearing stories from China, India, Iran, & Russia! 

So grab your cup of coffee or tea, settle in, and let's embark on a mouthwatering adventure of Breakfast Around the World! 

China -  Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao) 1:38 
India - Potato Flatbread (Aloo Paratha) 2:30 
Iran - Bread, White Cheese, & Walnuts 3:23 
Russia -  Sandwiches, Bold/Fried Eggs, & Porridge 4:07

Culture To Grow

Episode 14: Breakfast Around the World: A Global Morning Adventure!

Poesia tratta dal libro di Alda Merini (Milano, 1931-2009), "La vita facile", dove la celebre poetessa sviscera le impressioni di un'intera vita: dal manicomio alla passione amorosa, dall'invecchiamento alla solitudine nella sua casa di Milano. Buon ascolto!................................................

"La Vita Facile"

A tutti i giovani raccomando:
aprite i libri con religione,
non guardateli superficialmente,
perché in essi è racchiuso
il coraggio dei nostri padri.
E richiudeteli con dignità
quando dovete occuparvi di altre cose.
Ma soprattutto amate i poeti.
Essi hanno vangato per voi la terra
per tanti anni, non per costruivi tombe,
o simulacri, ma altari.
Pensate che potete camminare su di noi
come su dei grandi tappeti
e volare oltre questa triste realtà quotidiana.

A.M.


Poesie E Libri Sparsi Per Sognare Un Pò 

"La Vita Facile" - Alda Merini

Ice cream for breakfast, potato chips all day long and lots of lying down — part of the reason we love going on holiday is because it can be a break from the normal routine of life.

But how can we stay healthy on holiday while still having a good time?

A lot of trips begin with an airplane. Time in the air can cause dehydration, so drink plenty of water and try to avoid too much alcohol and caffeine.

You should also wash your hands regularly on your flight, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

These are good rules to follow all through your trip. If you're going to have alcohol and caffeine, drink lots of water too — especially if you're in a hot place.

But be careful with the water you do drink, says travel expert Rick Steves. In some countries, tap water is good to drink, but you should check before you try it. Bottled water may be safer.

You'll also need to take care with street food. Look at how clean the place is, and whether other people are eating there — and get freshly cooked food when you can.

Katie Stone from the University of California at Davis says it's not a good idea to skip meals, because it may make you overeat later in the day. Keeping some healthy snacks with you will help with this, says the American Heart Association.

If you're visiting a city, you might be doing a lot of walking. But if you're on a pool or beach holiday, try to make sure you do some extra exercise, advises the British Heart Foundation.

And most of the experts say getting a good night's sleep is just as important on holiday as it is at home.